Eco Pond Trail
One of the best spots for birding in the park.
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Eco Pond Trail Details
The Eco Pond is located at the end of the Main Park Road in Flamingo and is regarded as one of the best places for birdwatching in the Everglades. That's still true despite a hurricane-driven saltwater incursion in 2005 that affected the wildlife inhabiting the area near the pond. Gators and softshell turtles frequently cruise the pond. From the Flamingo Visitor Center, a boardwalk leads to an observation platform: this is the beginning of the trail. About a quarter way around the pond, there's another observation platform with opportunities to see both open water and coastal prairie.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Eco Pond Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Eco Pond Trail
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0.2 mi away
Flamingo Campground
You can camp on a Florida beach for just $20 a night at the Flamingo Campground.
0.3 mi away
Guy Bradley Trail
An oceanside trail named for an Audubon game warden.
0.7 mi away
Bayshore Loop Trail
A two-mile loop trail that wanders the shore of the Florida Bay.
0.7 mi away
Coastal Prairie Trail
At 11.2 miles long, the Coastal Prairie Trail is one of the longer trails in the Everglades.
0.9 mi away
Flamingo Visitor Center
The Flamingo Visitor Center is nowhere near an entrance: in fact, it's 38 miles, and an hour's drive from the main entrance in Homestead.
